Apple Face ID Biometric Privacy Lawsuit
Not open for claims yet · Published July 30, 2026 · Updated August 11, 2026
Am I eligible for the Apple lawsuit?
The complaint seeks to represent Illinois residents who had biometric identifiers, including iris or retina scans, collected by Apple through their Apple devices when using Face ID or Attention Features. Nothing needs to be filed at this stage; we will update this entry if a claims process opens. The class period is July 4, 2021 to December 31, 2027. Only residents of Illinois are eligible.
| Status | Not open for claims yet |
|---|---|
| Class period | July 4, 2021 to December 31, 2027 |
| Eligible states | Illinois |
What is this lawsuit about?
A class action filed in Illinois federal court on July 4, 2026 alleges that Apple collects scans of the iris and retina of everyone who uses Face ID without ever telling them in writing. The complaint reasons that Face ID cannot activate unless the device camera detects the user's eyes, and that this attention check depends on capturing iris or retinal information. It claims this violates the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), which requires express written consent before biometric identifiers are collected, and seeks $1,000 per negligent violation and $5,000 per willful violation. The litigation is at an early stage — no class has been certified and there is no claims process yet.
When can I file?
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